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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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